IPSWICH GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

TUESDAY 25th JULY 2017

 

Weather conditions:      FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: D. BROXHAM

Stewards:         K. ADAMS, S. KEARNEY

Judge:              T.BLACKA

Lure Driver:       N.POWELL

 

Starter:             L.POWELL

 

Veterinarian:     DR. C WELCH

 

Swab Attendant: R.FREDICK

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

GALWAY BLUEBIRD, Reported injured, near side hip

FROSTY VANE, Reported ill, scours

2.

PRATER’S RECRUIT, Won Ipswich 21/07/2017

INNAMINCKA, Reported injured, near side fibula

3.

EXPECT LESS, Reported ill, stress

4.

SPRING COMMAND, Won Ipswich 21/07/2017

CIANNA’S ANGEL, Reported ill, scours

PRATER’S SAINT, Reported injured, off side wrist

5.

SENOR’S SON, Reported injured, near side pin

6.

 

7.

COMANECI, Reported injured, off side hip

SIX GUN, Reported injured, near side pin

BEAU WONDER, Injured Brisbane 24/07/2017

8.

 

9.

OPTIMYSTIC, Reported ill, scours

10.

ROSDUE GOANNA, Injured Ipswich 21/07/2017

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

1

Nil

 

REWEIGHS

1

Nil

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

6

CIGAR SAM, Last start 27/02/2017, injury

 

TRIALS

Stewards Trial 1 – 431m

The greyhound THIRTY TALKS performed a satisfactory 6 month trial over the distance of 413m in a time of 24.91.

 

The track was turned on Monday 24 July 2017.

 

RACE REPORTS

 

1.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN HEAT 1 431M

GOOD GOLLY OLLY was best to begin with CRYSTAL CASCADE marginally slow.  Shortly after the start ADAM ROSE HI, WAYCOL BILL and BLAZIN’ CRUSHER collided resulting in all greyhounds to be hampered.  In the 1st turn RAPID MAIL, EXEMPTION and GOOD GOLLY OLLY collided resulting in EXEMPTION and GOOD GOLLY OLLY to run wide and lost ground.  At the same time ADAM ROSE HI and WAYCOL BILL collided resulting in ADAM ROSE HI to lose ground.  Entering the back straight EXEMPTION and BLAZIN’ CRUSHER collided resulting in EXEMPTION to lose ground.  Leaving the top turn EXEMPTION clipped heels and lost ground.  Entering the home straight RAPID MAIL and ADAM ROSE HI bumped.  In the home straight GOOD GOLLY OLLY was wide.

 

The greyhound EXEMPTION underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: I’VE GOT CENTS – Post Race – Merv Page

VET EXAMINATIONS: EXEMPTION

 

2.

SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 2 431M

Even start with MAGIC OPULENCE, MR. MICKEY and GALWAY ALICE marginally slow.  In the 1st turn MAGIC OPULENCE, TOPAZ TAN, ZAZU’S HEADACHE and MR. MICKEY collided forcing MAGIC OPULENCE and MR. MICKEY to run wide colliding with GALWAY ALICE resulting in MR. MICKEY to fall and give no further competitive part in this race.  Entering the home straight MAGIC OPULENCE and TOPAZ TAN collided resulting in TOPAZ TAN to lose ground.  In the back straight MAGIC OPULENCE was wide.  In the home straight MAGIC OPULENCE and GALWAY ALICE were wide.

 

The greyhound MR. MICKEY underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound TOPAZ TAN underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound PIPE OF PEACE underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the near hind foot and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

SWABS TAKEN:  PIPE OF PEACE – Post Race – Nathan Evans

VET EXAMINATIONS: MR. MICKEY, TOPAZ TAN, PIPE OF PEACE

 

3.

ALPHA 390 FINANCE MAIDEN FINAL 431M

MISSY MOO was best to begin with THUG slow.  Shortly after the start MADRE was tightened for racing room and hampered.  In the 1st turn METRO MANILA got on the hindquarters of OWN GOAL resulting in OWN GOAL to shift out colliding with MALLEE BULL having all greyhounds lost ground.  Entering the turn into the back straight MADRE and THUG bumped resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.  In the back straight METRO MANILA and OWN GOAL collided resulting in both greyhounds to be hampered.

SWABS TAKEN: MISSY MOO – Post Race – Desmond Twible

4.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE 431M

WILDASH NELLY was best to being with TOKEN TOFF slow. Shortly after the start HOT,GOLD LINER and SELECT CASEY collided resulting in all greyhounds to be hampered. In the first turn ENZO JAZZ clipped heels, shifted out and collided with HOT and SELECT CASEY resulting in all greyhounds to lose ground. Leaving the top turn HOT and SELECT CASEY bumped. In the front straight HOT and  SELECT CASEY bumped. Approaching the finishing line SELECT CASEY turned its head outwards making muzzle contact with HOT.

 

Stewards advised trainer Mr. D Thirtle that the greyhound SELECT CASEY would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN: WILDASH NELLY – Post Race – Bob Giltinan

 

5.

TREMBATH TYRE REPAIRS 4/5th GRADE HEAT 1 520M

Even start with NOVELLA marginally slow.  Shortly after the start NATURAL LAD and KIKEM STORMY bumped.  Entering the 1st turn NATURAL LAD and SNOW RUNNER collided forcing SNOW RUNNER to race wide.  In the top turn COOL VANE and RUNAWAY KITTY collided resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.  Entering the turn into the home straight COOL VANE and RUNAWAY KITTY bumped resulting in RUNAWAY KITTY to lose ground.  Entering the home straight ZABDON LAMBO and RUNAWAY KITTY collided resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.

 

The greyhound RUNAWAY KITTY underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the off side pin and was stood down for a period of 21 days.

SWABS TAKEN: NATURAL LAD – Post Race – John Hill

VET EXAMINATION: RUNAWAY KITTY

 

6.

O’REILLY PET FOOD 4/5th GRADE HEAT 2 520M

Even start.  Shortly after the start WHAT A MESS and SIZEABLE bumped.  In the 1st turn LONESOME DUK and VEE BEE DOOLEY bumped forcing VEE BEE DOOLEY wide.  At the same time WHAT A MESS got onto the heels of DISCO DOLLY resulting in WHAT A MESS to lose ground.  In the top turn SIZEABLE shifted out colliding with WHAT A MESS resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.

 

The greyhound LONESOME DUK underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: CIGAR SAM – Post Race – Craig Schmidt

VET EXAMINATIONS: LONESOME DUK

 

7.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5th GRADE FINAL 520M

Even start.  Shortly after the start SALUDOS and APACHE BROOK bumped.  Entering the 1st turn SALUDOS hit the running rail and lost ground.  In the back straight APACHE BROOK was wide.  Entering the turn into the home straight SALUDOS and APACHE BROOK bumped resulting in both greyhounds to be hampered.  In the home straight SALUDOS turned its head outwards but did not make muzzle contact.

 

Stewards advised trainer Mr. T Tzouvelis that the greyhound SALUDOS would be charged under Rule 69 (B) Failing to Pursue with injury, 1st offence, 10 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks.  The greyhound underwent a post race veterinarian examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the chest muscle and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

SWABS TAKEN:  SNUG – Post Race – Kay Harradence

VET EXAMINATIONS:  SALUDOS

8.

C2C CONSTRUCTIONS 4/5th GRADE 431M

Even start with GIFTED ANGEL and SPRING BENNY marginally slow.  Shortly after the start all greyhounds except KAWATI SON collided and lost ground to differing degrees.  In the top turn SPRING BENNY and ACE bumped resulting in ACE to lose ground and run wide.  Rounding the turn into the home straight SPRING BENNY and ACE collided resulting in both greyhounds to be hampered.  In the home straight KAWATI SON ran wide.

 

The greyhound ACE underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: KAWAIT SON – Post Race – Joanne Martin

VET EXAMINATIONS: ACE

 

9.

GREG STERNBERG VET SURGEON 5th GRADE 431M

Even start.  In the 1st turn all greyhounds except GOLD SHERONA and SOCIAL collided and lost ground at differing degrees.  Rounding the turn into the back straight NAOMI ROSE HI, POSSESSION and ASTIN’S WARRIOR collided resulting in NAOMI ROSE HI to lose ground.  Entering the back straight NAOMI ROSE HI and BENTAXLE collided resulting in NAOMI ROSE HI to lose ground.  In the back straight ASTIN’S WARRIOR was wide.  In the home straight ASTIN’S WARRIOR and BENTAXLE were wide.

 

The greyhound POSSESSION underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the off side hock and was humanely euthanised.

SWABS TAKEN: GOLD SHERONA – Post Race – Kerry Hoggan

VET EXAMINATION: POSSESSION

 

10.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5th GRADE 431M

Even start with MACFARLANE marginally slow.  Shortly after the start SPARK YOU UP and DORREGO were tightened for racing room and lost ground.  Rounding the turn into the back straight ROSDUE SPRITE and CHECKOUT CHARLIE collided resulting in both greyhounds to be hampered.  In the top turn DORREGO and MACFARLANE collided forcing DORREGO to shift out and check DEB’S PENNY and CHECKOUT CHARLIE resulting in all greyhounds to lose ground.  In the home straight ROSDUE SPRITE was wide.

 

The greyhound DEB’S PENNY underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the near side hip and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

SWABS TAKEN: THUNDER CLAP – Post Race – Gloria Galla

VET EXAMINATION: DEB’S PENNY

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

RACE 2 PIPE OF PEACE, Injured in running, near hind foot, 7 days

RACE 5 RUNAWAY KITTY, Injured in running, off side pin, 10 days

RACE 7 SALUDOS, Injured in running, chest muscle, 10 days

RACE 9 POSSESSION, Injured in running, off side hock, humanely euthanised

RACE 10 DEB’S PENNY, Injured in running, near side hip, 10 days

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

RACE 4 SELECT CASEY, 1st offence R69 marring, 28 days and 1 stewards trial

RACE 7 SALUDOS, 1st offence R69B failing to pursue with injury, 10 days 1 stewards trial

 

 

 

D. BROXHAM

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS